Santorini Highlights and Venetian Castles Small-Group Day Tour

4.9
(405 reviews)

10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the beauty of Santorini by joining us on a full day Santorini tour that is off the beaten path. Learn about ancient and medieval history of the island and discover the magnifiscent beauty of  the Venetian castles. Chill out in the most beautiful black sandy beach, feel the local culture combined with a wine tasting expirience and finish your day with an unforgettable sunset in Oia.

What's Included

Small-group tour maximum 18 persons
Tour escort/host
Wine tasting
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance Fee at symposion 13€pp(Interactive music instrument presentation).
Food and drinks
Gratuities
symposion

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

At the time of booking let us know your hotel name and location and we will email you with the pickup details 24 hours before travel date. The pick up includes ALL SANTORINI HOTELS & AIRBnB apartments. Regarding cruise ships passengers, please check If timing is convenient with your cruise ships tender schedule. This is a full day trip that finish after sunset.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    visit the village of Pyrgos which is built on the top of a hill, you will walk to the top where the Venetian castle overlooks the caldera and get a panoramic view of the island.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After a short drive the small group will reach the traditional village of Megalochori and you will have the opportunity to visit the famous “Symposion" an amazing workshop of traditional Greek music instruments full of information about Greek mythology and music. Kindly note that we skip this stop from 15 of October to the end of March.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Later, the group will drive around the castle of Akrotiri and will have a short photo stop to enjoy the view of the castle the amazing caldera from the south part of the island.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Leaving akrotiri you will have some free time to relax and enjoy a lazy break at the most famous black sandy beach of the island at Perivolos, where you can swim or even have lunch, tasting the local flavors.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Continue to Emporio village, stroll around the small picturesque streets and see the best preserved Venetian castle which used to be the medieval trade center of the island.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    After the walk to the castle you will relax in an old canava and taste local wines.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Subsequently, the group will make a short stop in Firostefani, where you can take breathtaking photos of the famous Blue Dome and the Rock Of Skaros, where the capital of the island used to be during the Venetian period.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    The tour will finish in Oia village. Explore the narrow passageways and discover the old captain’s houses, the unique cave houses, and the romantic chapels. Later you will watch the spectacular sunset over the caldera while being inside the Venetian castle of Oia. After such a lovely day you will be driven back to your hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by SANTORINI GETAWAYS TRAVEL

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Culture
Excellent Quality
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